Just a note. Foam in water like this is actually organic matter shedding fatty molecules during decomposition. Its mostly made up of phytoplankton and plant material, it is not bacteria, the bacteria will thrive as a result by feeding on the foam, not necessarily "good or bad" bacteria. As they all play useful roles in our environments, but that is not in itself bacteria. Excellent project videos by the way.
Thanks for the teaching. Just started my pumps in Michigan. Saw some form by my waterfall and was wondering. I'm a week away from a solid water change, this helps my anxiety
Green water can be your best friend. You as pond owner hate it but the fish love it (as long as it not too thick and taking away the oxygen). Green water indicates too many fish, overfeeding, insufficient filtration, and/or some other intervention such as over cleaning, medication treatment, etc. Taking away your obvious indicator can lead to more severe problems. I would limit food for a few days, add nitrifying bacteria, and add a dozen or so food supplement tablets of Folic Acid, 800 mg each tablet, every day until green water clears up. Faster bacteria growth, healthier bacteria, and longer lasting into the cold months, and faster bacteria growth coming out of winter. Just my humble opinion and 25 year experience.
I'm converting a basic fish pond/pool (2000gallons) into a koi pond with a proper filtration system. My research is pointing in the direction of the imperative need to grow beneficial bacteria to control ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates, and therefore the algae. My question is in regards to the finishing of the pond wall surface. In addition to ceramic floor/pool tiles, I have the option to use "Zeolite" tile which I can acquire here in Bali Indonesia, or natural porous rock/sandstone. The zeolite apparently helps to convert ammonia and nitrates out of the water system and the porous rock surface I would think could add surface area for a high beneficial bacteria population. Both materials, in my thinking, would prevent or reduce algae overload. Could I get your thoughts and recommendations on this?
Zeolite is an excellent mineral that absorbs ammonia. The drawback is that if you add salt for medicinal purposes, the ammonia that was bound by the zeolite is released. That being said, any porous surface like lava rock, zeolite, etc... has it's pros and cons. Pro's being surface area for aerobic bacteria and dense interiors for colonization of an-aerobic bacteria. An-aerobic bacteria completed the nitrogen cycle by absorbing nitrAte. Aerobic bacteria FACILITATES the nitrogen cycle by CONVERTING nitrite to nitrAte. (emphasis added). The answer you are looking for is this....... Go for it, don't add salt, ever. use plenty of bottom-to surface aeration, and have fun! If you need further assistance, please comment here. I respond to comments in the morning and evening. -Carl :)
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens would love to have your insights on salt in pond as it has so many benefits used in ponds at low dose ~1 to 4% of total volume. Especially for koi who naturally have salt in their system to help with slime coating.
Thanks for your insight. However, there are no fish in this pond at this time and it had just been filled. The foam came from runoff in sand. I built a pond for the Prado Dam ecological center a few years back and their chief biologist taught me this method. I asked Ed Beaulieu, the Pond Professor if this was true, and he collaborated. Foam is a byproduct of proteins, look up a foam fractionater, but not in this case. I love your input, thanks for interacting. :)
Just a note. Foam in water like this is actually organic matter shedding fatty molecules during decomposition. Its mostly made up of phytoplankton and plant material, it is not bacteria, the bacteria will thrive as a result by feeding on the foam, not necessarily "good or bad" bacteria. As they all play useful roles in our environments, but that is not in itself bacteria. Excellent project videos by the way.
Thank you
You're absolutely right that's why saltwater tanks used protein skimmers and it does the same thing
Bingo
I came to say this, But a "Nick" already had.... lol
Thanks for the teaching. Just started my pumps in Michigan. Saw some form by my waterfall and was wondering. I'm a week away from a solid water change, this helps my anxiety
❤thank u bro.. awsome knowledge❤
Thanks! It works
Very helpful, thanks Carl
Always learn something watching your videos. Thank you sir!
Thanks Nick!!! Hope to see you at Pondo!
Green water can be your best friend. You as pond owner hate it but the fish love it (as long as it not too thick and taking away the oxygen). Green water indicates too many fish, overfeeding, insufficient filtration, and/or some other intervention such as over cleaning, medication treatment, etc. Taking away your obvious indicator can lead to more severe problems. I would limit food for a few days, add nitrifying bacteria, and add a dozen or so food supplement tablets of Folic Acid, 800 mg each tablet, every day until green water clears up. Faster bacteria growth, healthier bacteria, and longer lasting into the cold months, and faster bacteria growth coming out of winter. Just my humble opinion and 25 year experience.
Thank you so much for sharing, it was very informative.
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hang on, I lost track. Should we or shouldn't we be dumping dirt into our ponds?
No! Not like this!!!! Lol
I'm converting a basic fish pond/pool (2000gallons) into a koi pond with a proper filtration system. My research is pointing in the direction of the imperative need to grow beneficial bacteria to control ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates, and therefore the algae. My question is in regards to the finishing of the pond wall surface. In addition to ceramic floor/pool tiles, I have the option to use "Zeolite" tile which I can acquire here in Bali Indonesia, or natural porous rock/sandstone. The zeolite apparently helps to convert ammonia and nitrates out of the water system and the porous rock surface I would think could add surface area for a high beneficial bacteria population. Both materials, in my thinking, would prevent or reduce algae overload. Could I get your thoughts and recommendations on this?
Zeolite is an excellent mineral that absorbs ammonia. The drawback is that if you add salt for medicinal purposes, the ammonia that was bound by the zeolite is released.
That being said, any porous surface like lava rock, zeolite, etc... has it's pros and cons. Pro's being surface area for aerobic bacteria and dense interiors for colonization of an-aerobic bacteria. An-aerobic bacteria completed the nitrogen cycle by absorbing nitrAte. Aerobic bacteria FACILITATES the nitrogen cycle by CONVERTING nitrite to nitrAte. (emphasis added).
The answer you are looking for is this....... Go for it, don't add salt, ever. use plenty of bottom-to surface aeration, and have fun!
If you need further assistance, please comment here. I respond to comments in the morning and evening.
-Carl :)
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens fantastic thanks for your comments.
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens would love to have your insights on salt in pond as it has so many benefits used in ponds at low dose ~1 to 4% of total volume. Especially for koi who naturally have salt in their system to help with slime coating.
I am a huge supporter of salting ponds at 2.2#'s/100 gals
Appreciated, excellent idea...can you share the items quantity you mixed in jar...
50% water 25% dirt. Shake vigorously until foam starts
thanks men....keep it up
I dont think thats right im pretty sure that foam is a base of proteins and detritus dodo foam
Thanks for your insight. However, there are no fish in this pond at this time and it had just been filled. The foam came from runoff in sand.
I built a pond for the Prado Dam ecological center a few years back and their chief biologist taught me this method.
I asked Ed Beaulieu, the Pond Professor if this was true, and he collaborated.
Foam is a byproduct of proteins, look up a foam fractionater, but not in this case.
I love your input, thanks for interacting. :)
@@ColumbiaWaterGardens ooooooh
So can we put the foam in a fish tank to establish a tank?
Yes. Absolutely
Wrong.
Thnx alot
My pleasure
So how do u clean it out??
We drained it and refilled. The damage was really severe
O ok I didnt kno if u did that or not.. I'm loving da pond..
We should use normal soil or aquasoil to plant water lilly
Clay
Thank you Sir
I supposed to construct a natural pond with water fall at my plot ( yet to ready). I'll be privileged if I get your tips.
I'll be glad to help. Call my office at 888-713-7771
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But can I start my own bacteria culture from bought bacteria? Can I grow them and feed them?
No
isn't it simply protein? This should be removed.
if you put bacteria to a pond, it looks like pre-cambrian perioud
Uhhhhh lol whaaatttt?
This information is not accurate at all 😂